FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / LORENE PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Breckinridge, Oklahoma

FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / LORENE PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Breckinridge, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum. As part of the oil extraction sector, it contributes to the region's hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oklahoma's oil extraction activities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. The facility's location in Garfield County places it within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas province. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting local energy supply and economic activity. The environmental context involves potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and land use, managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Environmental considerations include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting, monitoring, and enforcement of environmental standards.